Botanical Index No. 1039

Tormentil, Cinquefoil

potentilla erecta

Medicinal Actions

antiallergic, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, immunostimulant, hypotensive, interferonigenic, molluscicide, tonic, uterotonic

Primary Conditions Treated

allergy bacteria burn cancer breast lip stomach tongue colitis condyloma diarrhea dysmenorrhea enterosis escherichia frostbite gastrosis gingivosis gonorrhea hemorrhoid hepatosis high blood pressure ibs immunodepression inflammation jaundice mastosis mucososis pharyngosis pulmonosis salmonella shigella sore sore throat staphylococcus stomatosis streptococcus virus wart wound

General Dosage

2–6 g herb; 2–3 g herb/cup; 10–20 drops herb tincture/glass water for mouthwash; 4–6 g crude drug; 2–4 ml liquid root extract.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1.“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Sensitive individuals may experience stomach upset and vomiting. The warning, with which CAN lambasts uva-ursi, should as well apply to other herbs with as much tannin, “In view of the high tannin content, prolonged use may cause chronic liver impairment.” No contraindications known. Consult physician if diarrhea persists for more than 3 days.

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